This masterpiece from Paul Helman and Sean Scapelhorn is a classic platformer that tells an emotional and surprisingly rich tale of self-discovery peppered with nostalgic popular culture references that will bring a smile to any gamer who enjoys the 8 and 16 bit era!
An unmissable tale of a small robot on a big adventure! Made by just two people, Horace offers over 15 hours of exciting platforming and pushes the boundaries of the genre with profound storytelling and quirky and nostalgic pop culture references! A game made by videogame lovers for videogame lovers!
“A frankly gorgeous-looking pixel art platform adventure game” Kotaku UK
9/10 "Might very well be the best platformer of 2019" Cub3d
“Horace’s heartwarming narrative pushes you through the hardcore gameplay, and the high quality aesthetic and music burns themselves into your brain” Escapist Magazine
9/10 “Definitely one of the best Indie titles I have played this year” Demon Gaming
9.5/10 “This is one of the best games of 2019 and one of the best independent games I have ever played” Way too many games
8.5/10 "Manages to offer his own personal reading of the platform genre, surprisingly walking the streets of narration" Multiplayer.it
8/10 "Unique, unsettling and surprising title". Everyeye.it
“Brilliantly exceeds expectations” PDVG
“Is a treat, and very well worth getting hold of” Get Indie Gaming
Adventure through hours and hours of varied gameplay, dubbed by many as Indie GOTY 2019! Overcome 2D platforming challenges with a unique twist, unlock new metroidvania inspired robot abilities, enjoy plenty of retro-inspired mini games and reunite Horace with his family.
A charming single player narrative that will make you laugh, cry and cheer! Watch this hand-crafted, cinematic story unfold.
Stunning 2D pixel worlds made by just two people inspired by the ‘golden age’ of UK software development.
Meet dozens of weird and wonderful characters. Bond with every character you meet and find Horace’s family.
Mind bending platforming puzzles. Unlock new metroidvania inspired abilities and defy the laws of physics to overcome all obstacles.
Take on thrilling and difficult boss battles. Each a refreshing take on the boss battle formula until the game's stunning conclusion!
Revisit arcade classics from the 90s! Play retro inspired mini games which have been perfectly interwoven into the narrative!
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User Reviews
Mixed
3 user reviews
67%
Positive
User #037522english
27 hrs at review
Recommended
Horace is a very nice and interesting platformer. It can be challenging at times, but it's charming and has an interesting story
User #497034english
13 hrs at review
Not Recommended
War is bad and death is sad. I don't think people rip into the story enough. It's sci-fi shaped with nothing to say. This wouldn't matter if it was the usual brisk and lively fare but this is 10 minutes of slow cutscene of the "this is not qualified to tell me anything" variety per two screens of clumsy platforming. I didn't have much fun.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
OS *: Windows 7
Processor: Intel i5
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 12 GB available space
Sound Card: Any, onboard
Recommended
Recommended:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i7
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 12 GB available space
Sound Card: Any, or onboard
FAQ
How much does Horace cost?
Horace costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Horace?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: Any, onboard Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Any DX12 graphics card DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: Any, or onboard
What platforms is Horace available on?
Horace is available on Windows PC.
Is Horace worth buying?
Horace has 67% positive reviews from 3 players. Metacritic score: 81/100.
When was Horace released?
Horace was released on Jul 18, 2019.
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